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W831 UAK

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

128,453 mi
Last recorded128,453 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW831 UAK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2015 128,453 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 116,139 miles

Oil leak

coolant level low

front radiator crossmember corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2014 116,138 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

coolant level low

front radiator crossmember corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2013 110,795 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Dec 2012 110,795 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Air suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Air suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front amber light out

Pass 17 Oct 2011 101,129 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 101,126 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 93,937 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 93,937 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 88,275 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 88,275 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 78,647 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 67,624 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 67,593 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 58,795 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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W831 UAK is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2000 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 115,883 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W831 UAK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 26 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W831 UAK registered?

W831 UAK is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 March 2000.

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